Media: Trump asked Zelenskyy if he had the capability to strike Moscow and St. Petersburg
CNN television reported, citing informed sources, that US President Trump did not rule out providing Ukraine with long-range missiles, and in a recent call with Zelenskyy, he asked whether Ukraine had the capability to strike Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Previously, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated in a statement that US President Trump did not, as reported by the Financial Times, encourage Zelenskyy to attack Moscow and St. Petersburg during their call.
CNN television stated in its report that this discussion was part of the "Trump's efforts to increase pressure on Russia," and that Ukraine "took the issue seriously," claiming that such strikes could be carried out if the appropriate weapons were available. After the call, discussions continued between Kyiv, European allies, and the United States regarding the supply of long-range weapons.
CNN television noted in its report that this issue was one of many raised by Trump during the call, and according to assessments by US officials, it may have been a casual question.
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